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Delhi-NCR woke up to dense smog as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category, with AQI levels breaching hazardous limits and GRAP Stage-IV restrictions imposed to curb pollution.

A thick layer of smog engulfed Delhi-NCR, pushing the city’s AQI to 387 in the ‘very poor’ category. Several areas recorded ‘severe’ pollution levels, prompting health advisories and warnings of heightened risks for vulnerable groups.

Delhi saw a marginal dip in pollution levels on Wednesday, with the overall AQI falling from 310 to 269, but air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category. Smog persisted across the city as IMD warned of dense fog and a cold wave.

Delhi’s AQI rose to 333 on Saturday as dense smog enveloped the city, while the IMD issued a cold wave alert with temperatures expected to hover around 8–9°C. Mundka recorded the worst air quality at 381, with most stations in the ‘very poor’ range.

Delhi’s AQI improved from 335 to 299 on Thursday, moving into the ‘poor’ category. The IMD has predicted clear skies and a cold wave on Friday. Minimum temperature dipped to 5.6°C, with humidity at 92 per cent.

Delhi’s air quality worsened on Wednesday with 14 of 40 CPCB stations recording ‘severe’ AQI levels above 400. The capital’s overall AQI reached 376 amid dense smog, triggering health concerns as pollution spikes across Delhi, Noida and surrounding regions.

Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday, with the city recording an AQI of 331. Several stations crossed 350 amid dense smog. Residents expressed frustration as pollution rose again despite brief improvement earlier in the week.

Cold conditions tightened their grip over Delhi-NCR on Thursday as air quality again deteriorated, with Wazirpur and Bawana touching the ‘severe’ category. Despite the withdrawal of GRAP Stage 3 restrictions, most localities recorded ‘very poor’ AQI amid dense fog and worsening pollution.

Delhi and neighboring NCR cities continue to face ‘very poor’ air quality, with PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels far exceeding WHO limits. Health concerns rise as authorities enforce Stage-III GRAP measures, urging vulnerable residents to limit outdoor exposure.

Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the ‘very poor’ category on Monday, with AQI touching 396 and visibility dropping under a thick haze. NCR cities also reported worsening pollution as calm winds and winter inversion trapped pollutants close to the surface.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality deteriorated to ‘very poor’ with AQI at 380, while areas like Jahangirpuri and Ghaziabad entered the severe category. CAQM revises GRAP, enforcing stricter restrictions at Stage III, including partial office closures and staggered working hours.

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with an AQI of 391. Eighteen monitoring stations, including Chandni Chowk and Anand Vihar, recorded ‘severe’ levels above 400. Authorities continue to urge residents to take precautions amid high pollution.

Delhi and its NCR neighbors face hazardous air pollution with AQI levels in the ‘severe’ range. Experts link the smog to stubble burning, low wind speeds, and cold weather. Authorities urge residents to limit outdoor activity and wear masks.

Delhi-NCR recorded dangerously high air pollution levels, with AQI crossing 400 in areas like Wazirpur, Rohini, and Bawana. Experts link the surge to cold temperatures, low wind speed, vehicular emissions, and construction dust, urging precautions for vulnerable populations.

Delhi’s AQI stood at 335 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. The capital also recorded a minimum temperature of 11°C, three degrees below normal, as winter conditions began to set in.

Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels on Sunday, with AQI breaching 400 in several areas and a thick layer of smog reducing visibility. Calm winds and high humidity worsened pollution, while experts warned of further deterioration ahead.

Delhi’s air quality dipped to ‘very poor’ on Thursday as haze and fog trapped pollutants, reducing visibility to under a kilometre. The AQI climbed to 357, with several areas recording ‘severe’ levels amid calm winds and high humidity.

Delhi-NCR recorded its cleanest July air in over a decade as continuous rain improved air quality dramatically. AQI levels dropped below 50 in many areas. However, waterlogging and traffic snarls exposed infrastructure flaws across the region.

Heavy rainfall brought relief to Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, reducing temperatures and significantly improving air quality. The IMD forecast predicts continued rain and thunderstorms until August 3. AQI levels in several parts of Delhi and NCR improved to ‘satisfactory’.

The IMD has forecast strong surface winds during the day and the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius